2016 LSL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5824 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.4628 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5296 HKD

2016 LSL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1196 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4782 to the December average rate of 0.5595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5824 was down 14.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,912 HKD

2015 Average 3,054 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,314 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.10 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5722

0.4697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5050, compared to 0.5542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5050

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0546 HKD (High: 0.5467 / Low: 0.4921). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 HKD (High: 0.5731 / Low: 0.5482).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0546

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5551) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+1.34%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5551

2015 Avg (November) 0.5478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5017	0.4628	0.4782
February	0.5099	0.4810	0.4928
March	0.5230	0.4915	0.5052
April	0.5453	0.5092	0.5310
May	0.5467	0.4921	0.5077
June	0.5379	0.4968	0.5149
July	0.5577	0.5250	0.5392
August	0.5812	0.5338	0.5637
September	0.5735	0.5335	0.5511
October	0.5726	0.5429	0.5565
November	0.5824	0.5367	0.5551
December	0.5731	0.5482	0.5595